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    Radiografía (en. X-ray)

    /ra.ðjo.ɡɾa.ˈfi.a/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Diagnostic procedure that uses electromagnetic radiation to create images of the inside of the body.
    The doctor requested a chest X-ray to check the lungs.
    El médico solicitó una radiografía del tórax para revisar los pulmones.
    Image resulting from this procedure.
    The X-ray showed that there were no fractures in the bone.
    La radiografía mostró que no había fracturas en el hueso.
    Use of X-rays in industry to inspect materials.
    The X-ray was used to verify the quality of the assembly.
    La radiografía se empleó para verificar la calidad del ensamblaje.

    Etymology

    From the Greek 'radiōs' (ray) and 'graphy' (writing or representation).

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    chest X-ray
    radiological examination of the thoracic cavity.
    radiografía de tórax
    to take an X-ray
    to perform a radiological examination.
    hacer una radiografía
    to see the X-ray
    to observe the image obtained from the X-ray.
    ver la radiografía
    to interpret the X-ray
    to analyze the image for diagnostic purposes.
    interpretar la radiografía

    Related Words

    X-rays
    electromagnetic radiation used for image creation.
    rayos X
    diagnosis
    process of identifying a disease.
    diagnóstico
    medical imaging
    imaging techniques for medical purposes.
    medical imaging

    Slang Meanings

    X-ray of the collarbone
    It is used to refer to an X-ray of the clavicle.
    Se usa para referirse a una radiografía de la clavícula.
    Radiographic
    It is used in groups to informally refer to being on the doctors' 'radar'.
    Se utiliza en grupos para referirse informalmente a estar en el 'radar' de los médicos.